Jikko Nihonko Japanese Carbon Steel Gyuto Knife Gyuto 240mm (Honbazuke hand-honed edge)

Our Jikko Knives Come In Five Different Sizes And Feature A Traditional Honbazuke Hand-Honed Edge That Is Ready To Use. The Double Edged Blade Is An Asymmetric Bevel At 80/20. This Is A Reactive Carbon Steel Knife. To Ensure A Long-Lasting Knife, It Is Important To Properly Care For Your Jikko Knife. Hand Wash It After Each Use And Make Sure To Keep It Dry. Otherwise It Will Rust Or Discolor. Jikko Knives Are Crafted By A Family-Owned Japanese Artisan Company That Dates Back To 1901 In Sakai City. Here, Artisans Have Been Forging Knives For Centuries And Sakai Blacksmiths Are Renowned For Their Quality Kitchen Knives, Supplying Nearly 90 Percent Of The Knives Used By Professional Chefs In Japan. Currently, There Are Six Craftsmen At The Company, With Toshiyuki Jikko, The Fourth-Generation Company President, Leading The Way.